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Apply for a Grant -- Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars foundation

Successful applicants will be advised in January 2007

Who is it for?

Females, 12 years of age and above; and
Females who aim to achieve their goals in their field of choice

What does the grant involve?

The Foundation will award a minimum of $20,000 worth of grants each year. Successful applicants will receive a financial grant in accordance with the following amounts and conditions:

$1,500 – "Kickstart" Grant, 12 to 16 years
$3,000 – "Individual" Grant, 16 years and above
$6,000 – "Group" Grant, 2 or more people 12 years and above

Grants will be paid in two instalments. The first instalment will be paid once the successful applicants have been announced. The second instalment will be made upon the Foundation receiving a mid year update of the applicants progress.

Grant recipients may be asked to contribute to the Aim for the Stars website by way of photos, interviews and stories about their quest to reach their goals.

Application Process

Applicants are expected to submit a application form and information detailing why they deserve to receive sponsorship from the Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation.

Your application should cover:
Your goals and how you plan to achieve them
Evidence of your commitment and dedication to your goal
How the grant will assist in achieving your goals and how you propose to use the funding
Records of your academic, career and competitive history
Evidence of membership with relevant association
Two references to support your application eg. school principle, coach or member of relevant association

If you are interested in applying, please go to the Apply page on Aim for the Stars website, then click on 'Checklist' to see what your application should include.

Updated: 08 April, 2007